Exercise: Shape/Plane/Volume
Scenario: Graphic designers use the Gestalt principles to create effective logos. First of all, read Chapter 3 in your text book "Shape/Plane/Volume." Make sure you understand p. 72, the Gestalt principles.You will be doing Computer Project: Project 1, page 91 in your textbook. This exercise is about using a computer to determine and modify shapes and studying the relationship between positive and negative space. You will make at least a dozen compositions/files. Print out the best four all placed on one 8.5 x 11" page and mount it on a piece of black mat board with a 2" border all the way around the drawing. Submit your computer file to the proper folder. This is due one week from today.
Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale...
0= Clearly does not demonstrate competency.
1= Demonstrates basic understanding of competency.
2= Demonstrates clear understanding of competency.
3= Demonstrates competency with clarity, uniqueness and depth.
4= Demonstrates competency at a professional work level.
Performance Objectives:
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Meet deadlines by delivering the thumbnails on the stated date. 0 1 2 3 4
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Execute at least 12 compositions. 0 1 2 3 4
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Use the Gestalt principles. 0 1 2 3 4
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Make use of positive and negative shapes. 0 1 2 3 4
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Create an effective composition. 0 1 2 3 4
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Follow directions. 0 1 2 3 4
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Show up to class on time. 0 1 2 3 4
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Draw so that someone can tell what your idea represents. 0 1 2 3 4
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Present your pieces professionally. 0 1 2 3 4
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Draw so the logos are aesthetically pleasing. 0 1 2 3 4
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Submit computer files in the proper folder. 0 1 2 3 4